I don’t know how a film is born. It’s an idea that comes; I then begin to work on it—while cooking, while getting dressed, while bathing, everywhere I went… I have always felt that a film belongs to the public… … Continue reading Born On This Day — November 22
It was only a few days ago that Lindsay and I were discussing religion and identity. Namely, what happens to a person who defines themselves by their religion, then suffers a blow that runs counter to their belief? The example … Continue reading PHILOMENA
We’re face to face with images all the time in a way that we never have been before. And that’s why I believe we need to stress visual literacy in our schools. Young people need to understand that not all … Continue reading Born On This Day — November 17
I do films to be behind the camera, not in front of the camera. I’m sure I say very intimate things about myself in all my films, but it’s better to say it not too directly, to be hidden behind … Continue reading Born On This Day — November 15
I had my first feature film as late as when I was 37, so I’ve got no time to duplicate. Many things, feelings especially, are common to all human beings. As long as the film appeals to universal human feelings, … Continue reading Born On This Day — November 14
When you do a film, everything is related to point-of-view, to vision. When you have two characters in a dialog, emotion is expressed by the way people look at each other, through the eyes. Especially in the cut, the edit. … Continue reading Born On This Day — November 9
Our Man (Robert Redford) awakes to a loud crunch and the sound of water rushing in. His yacht has run into a Maersk container adrift at sea, puncturing the hull. There is an old screenwriting adage that says, “Get in … Continue reading ALL IS LOST
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